The Government of Pakistan has announced a major step towards transparency by deciding to publish asset declarations of civil servants in a redacted form. This development comes as part of broader governance reforms linked to commitments made under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and…
Pakistan has reaffirmed that its relationship with the United Arab Emirates remains strong, brotherly, and firmly rooted in mutual trust and resilience, dismissing recent reports suggesting tensions between the two countries. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that there is “absolutely no question” of any strain in ties between Islamabad and Abu Dhabi, emphasizing that…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed that Pakistan and Azerbaijan share strong brotherly relations, emphasizing that bilateral ties between the two countries continue to grow with time. The prime minister conveyed his warm greetings to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Justice Minister Farid Turab Oglu Ahmadov in Islamabad. He recalled his…
Pakistan has strongly rejected what it describes as a foreign-backed disinformation campaign aimed at undermining its diplomatic role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar stated that a coordinated negative information campaign has been circulating in recent days, allegedly originating from external sources with the intent to create…
Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter has praised Pakistan’s diplomatic role in ongoing regional tensions involving Iran and the United States, suggesting that the country’s leadership deserves international recognition for its mediation efforts. Speaking during a television programme, Ritter highlighted Pakistan’s central role in facilitating dialogue between Tehran and Washington amid a complex and sensitive…
Tribal elders in Mohmand district have stepped forward to offer mediation through the traditional jirga system in an effort to reduce rising tensions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The proposal was presented during a jirga meeting held in Ghalanai, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Yasir Hassan. The gathering included prominent tribal elders and representatives from various…
A powerful explosion in the Sarai Naurang market of Lakki Marwat has killed at least nine people and injured 33 others, according to local officials. The blast occurred in a crowded commercial area, causing widespread panic and significant damage to shops, vehicles, and surrounding infrastructure. Authorities said the explosion took place at Phatak Chowk in…
A violent clash in Pasni’s Machin Kapar area has left two workers dead and five others injured following a confrontation with the Pakistan Coast Guards. The incident occurred in the Kuntani area near the Pak-Iran border, where tensions have been escalating in recent days. According to local sources, the situation deteriorated when Coast Guards personnel…
The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested 34 undocumented Afghan nationals in Balochistan as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal migration and human smuggling. According to officials, the arrests were carried out by the FIA’s Turbat wing during a targeted operation in the CPEC road area after receiving a tip-off. The group, which included men,…
The trade of sacrificial animals has officially begun in Lahore as all eight designated cattle markets open ahead of Eidul Azha. However, buyers are facing record-high prices this year, along with growing health concerns due to a Congo virus alert issued by authorities. To address potential health risks, veterinary doctors and support staff are being…
